Associate Project Engineer

UFP Technologies•Chicopee, MA

12d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Project Engineer assists the Advanced Engineering team with the development and integration of medical products. The role supports design, testing, and transition activities to bring products from concept through transfer to manufacturing, ensuring products meet customer requirements and can be manufactured profitably. The position is on-site full-time in Chicopee, Massachusetts, and requires the employee to live within commuting distance (within 45 minutes).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Two years or less of experience in design or applications engineering, excluding internships.
Hands-on experience using CAD tools.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Attention to detail.
Excellent team skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a medical device environment.

Responsibilities

Interact with internal and external personnel, including engineering, sales, manufacturing, customer service, and vendors, to complete assigned tasks and projects.
Work with a team and directly with customers to define problems, develop product specifications, and manage development through rapid prototyping, design approval, and transfer to production.
Participate in face-to-face customer meetings to define product specifications and provide updates on new product development projects.
Provide hands-on design support using tools such as SolidWorks, CAD, and statistical tools to develop products that meet customer requirements.
Set up and perform sample runs for new product approvals.
Test materials and designs through screening tests or to demonstrate basic functionality.
Work with manufacturing and automation engineering, quality, production, and other internal resources to achieve customer and business objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.